Business Development Manager – Blue- & White-Collar Construction

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Recruitment Consultant seeking a client-facing 180° role focused on building and growing business relationships. Join a leading technical recruitment agency specialising in the STEM sectors. With a team of over 60 professionals based in Reading, we provide contract and permanent recruitment solutions to both blue-chip companies and SMEs across the UK.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be supported by the Senior Sales Manager and Delivery Team. Your focus will be on generating new business and managing key accounts within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors, delivering tailored recruitment solutions and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Manage your own sales pipeline and deliver results in line with KPIs.
• Develop tailored recruitment solutions that meet client needs.
• Achieve personal and team sales targets, contributing to overall business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in recruiting within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors.

• Experience in new business acquisition, cold calling, and key account management.
• Ability to work independently with excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• Motivated by performance-based rewards and driven to achieve high sales figures.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £50,000 basic, depending on experience)
• Car Allowance.
• Uncapped commission structure with high OTE potential.
• Hybrid working policy + a 3 pm finish on a Friday.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established, national recruitment business with a strong reputation.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting business development role with high earning potential and career progression, we want to hear from you!

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.